A lot of folks argue that it's a sign of a bush league fan base. I tend to disagree. Last night proved that it's more about the excitement level of winning a huge, in this case epic, game.
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That's right. Clemson fans have been doing that for years no matter the opponent. When they win, they celebrate on the field with the team, and if you noticed, the fans were very much under control and not mob like at all. It's actually very cool when people behave themselves.Uh....actually Clemson does this with every home win...it is one of the best traditions in college football
Just so you know, our fans would have "rushed the field" even if we lost.
Unlike virtually everywhere else, our fans go onto the field after EVERY game. The tradition is for the fan base to join the team at the Paw to sing the alma mater, win or lose.
Sure the "rushing" part is a bit more animated after a big win; that's understandable, but it is not unique to this game. Heck our goal post are even lowered to the ground hydrolicly (and guarded) to make the post game experience safer for those who might be a bit too exuberant.
Really, it's pretty awesome. Little kids (and some big ones) get to meet and greet the players and coaches. Autographs are signed. Fathers and sons get to throw footballs to one another on the very field their team just played on.
A minor downside is that unknowing fans and sports reporters always seem to think we are "rushing the field."
Think what you will about the tradition, just understand where it comes from and why our fans are really there.
We were ranked higher, also the betting favorite, plus with FSU losing earlier in the day virtually assures Clemson in the ACC championship. Why not celebrate a big win? I would.I was aware of that. Cool tradition. This was a rush (I've seen other CU games on TV). You guys rushed the field. I'm pro-field-rushing generally speaking.
I was aware of that. Cool tradition. This was a rush (I've seen other CU games on TV). You guys rushed the field. I'm pro-field-rushing generally speaking.
I'm curious how the opposing team and staff are allowed to exit easily with all of the crowd there too. Doesn't that ever present issues? It's not like the opposing team usually wants to join in the celebration...
Another interesting fact is that Clemson actually allows opposing team fans to rush the field after a win...
Second time to Clemson and appreciate the hospitality! You guys have great environment and tradition. Other than the loss it was a great time. Oh yeah on exception..the drive back to Greenville man that's painful! Didn't get to our hotel until 2:45 AM! Next year it's at our house. Those footsteps you hear well that's just us Cards gaining ground. See you next year!!And for the record, you have an awesome team. Jackson is every bit of what he is hyped to be.
I hope the fans who attended enjoyed the experience despite the loss.
Yes then but also after the Thursday night win over WVU. I was there and my son was a student then and he was one who rushed the fieldThe only time I can remember us doing it is the rain soaked FSU game at the Papa in 2002(?). Card fans are usually too busy heading for the parking lot at the end if games. I think the CU practice is cool, but I wonder if there are issues with the playing surface, esp. after a hard rain ( it is grass, right?).
Just so you know, our fans would have "rushed the field" even if we lost.
Unlike virtually everywhere else, our fans go onto the field after EVERY game. The tradition is for the fan base to join the team at the Paw to sing the alma mater, win or lose.
Sure the "rushing" part is a bit more animated after a big win; that's understandable, but it is not unique to this game. Heck our goal post are even lowered to the ground hydrolicly (and guarded) to make the post game experience safer for those who might be a bit too exuberant.
Really, it's pretty awesome. Little kids (and some big ones) get to meet and greet the players and coaches. Autographs are signed. Fathers and sons get to throw footballs to one another on the very field their team just played on.
A minor downside is that unknowing fans and sports reporters always seem to think we are "rushing the field."
Think what you will about the tradition, just understand where it comes from and why our fans are really there.
Just so you know, our fans would have "rushed the field" even if we lost.
Unlike virtually everywhere else, our fans go onto the field after EVERY game. The tradition is for the fan base to join the team at the Paw to sing the alma mater, win or lose.
Sure the "rushing" part is a bit more animated after a big win; that's understandable, but it is not unique to this game. Heck our goal post are even lowered to the ground hydrolicly (and guarded) to make the post game experience safer for those who might be a bit too exuberant.
Really, it's pretty awesome. Little kids (and some big ones) get to meet and greet the players and coaches. Autographs are signed. Fathers and sons get to throw footballs to one another on the very field their team just played on.
A minor downside is that unknowing fans and sports reporters always seem to think we are "rushing the field."
Think what you will about the tradition, just understand where it comes from and why our fans are really there.
Clemson has ran on the field since the beginning of time for EVERY GAME! Please get your facts together before looking this bad.A lot of folks argue that it's a sign of a bush league fan base. I tend to disagree. Last night proved that it's more about the excitement level of winning a huge, in this case epic, game.
Clemson has ran on the field since the beginning of time for EVERY GAME! Please get your facts together before looking this bad.